Communication Breakdown
We have no doubt that, in making these transactions, the Mayor had the best interests of the City in mind. … Read More
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Blog Response: Former mayoral candidate Nevin Mindlin reacts to “Stick to the Plan.”
After reading David Black’s response (to Paul Barker’s blog post, “Stick to the Plan“), I thought, “I get it, ‘Don’t… Read More
Blog Response: CREDC’s Dave Black reacts to “Stick to the Plan.”
I am writing to comment on Paul Barker’s article on the Comprehensive Plan process and the recent meeting at John… Read More
Stick to the Plan
“Here goes everything,” the British folk musician Linda Thompson sings, on the title track of the album “Won’t Be Long… Read More
Native Son
“To God be the glory,” Mayor Linda Thompson said at the start of her inaugural address. It was January 2010,… Read More
Comprehension Test
At a press conference Tuesday morning, Mayor Linda Thompson announced that the city was at last embarking on an update… Read More
Debate Wrap
Alternately bitter and friendly–at times illuminating–last night’s mayoral debate had few dull moments, as Republican candidate Dan Miller and… Read More
Sage Advice
Almost four years ago, Linda Thompson entered the mayor’s office vowing to work closely with the Harrisburg City Council. As… Read More
What Parties Do
So, Nevin’s gone. Officially. The decision that came down today from the Commonwealth Court ensured that independent candidate Nevin Mindlin… Read More
Financial Lesson
Life in Harrisburg can be wonderful, but it also can be a test of one’s temper. The most recent smoke-from-the-ears… Read More